Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery had a good reason for hilariously picking up a carrot instead of a turkey leg after the Lions’ Thanksgiving Day victory. Montgomery, 27, was spotted by CBS cameras gnawing on a celebratory carrot instead of the customary turkey after the Lions’ 23-20 win over the Chicago Bears on Thursday,

Montgomery shares the Lions running back load with Jahmyr Gibbs. The next man up would be veteran Craig Reynolds, who offers a similar power to Montgomery in his style of running and also excels in pass protection, an underappreciated aspect of Montgomery’s game.

Detroit Lions running back and Cincinnati native David Montgomery went viral after the team's Thanksgiving Day win.

Detroit — Detroit Lions running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs clearly approve of their nicknames — Sonic (Gibbs) and Knuckles (Montgomery).

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery suffered a shoulder injury in Week 12 that temporarily kept him out of the team’s win against the Indianapolis Colts

Lions RB David Montgomery, who played his first 4 seasons with Chicago Bears, injured his shoulder last week, and Amon-Ra St. Brown has a knee issue.

David Montgomery had a big 14-yard gain, but the Detroit Lions standout RB then exited the game vs. Colts to the locker room with a shoulder issue.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (knee) and running back David Montgomery (shoulder) are active for the team's Week 13 game against the Chicago Bears.

Moseley is inactive after making his debut this past week. The Lions are already without Davis, so expect another new-look starting duo at outside cornerback.